Sarah Franklin, a former Wisconsin volleyball player, has been named a finalist for the Class of 2025 Honda Sport Award for Volleyball by The Collegiate Women Sports Awards. Franklin, an outside hitter, had a standout season, earning multiple accolades including AVCA All-America First Team, Big Ten and AVCA Northeast Player of the Year, and a 2024 AVCA National Player of the Year finalist. She averaged 4.46 kills per set, 2.28 digs per set, and 4.96 points per set, showcasing her skills on the court throughout the season.
With numerous impressive performances, Franklin has made a name for herself in the volleyball world, becoming a two-time Honda Award finalist and hoping to become the second Badger in program history to win the award. Alongside Franklin, the other finalists for the award include Olivia Babcock from Pittsburgh, Brooklyn DeLeye from Kentucky, and Lexi Rodriguez from Nebraska, all of whom were also finalists for AVCA National Player of the Year.
The Honda Sport Award, presented by the CWSA for the past 49 years, recognizes the top women athletes in various NCAA-sanctioned sports. The recipient of the volleyball award will become a finalist for the prestigious Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and the 2025 Honda Cup, which will be presented during the live broadcast of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards on CBS Sports Network in June. The recognition highlights the incredible talent and dedication of collegiate female athletes in the volleyball realm.
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